A charity has offered a £3,000 for information which leads police to arsonists who are being blamed for more than 20 fires on a town estate.

Crimestoppers hopes the cash incentive will convince someone to break their silence over the fires on Melton’s Fairmead estate over the past two years.

Cars and homes have been targeted throughout the campaign and it is ‘staggering’ nobody has been injured the charity said today.

In a statement today, it said: “More than 20 arson attacks have occurred on and around the Fairmead estate, with motor vehicles and properties targeted, with a second fire often being set whilst the fire brigade is in attendance to the original fire.

“These attacks have had significant emotional and financial impact on the victims and ,while there have been no injuries as a result of these attacks, our priority is to keep the community safe.

Arsonists have been blamed for more than 20 fires (Image: Getty images)

“This is why Crimestoppers charity is now offering a reward of up to £3,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this series of attacks.”

Lydia Patsalides, East Midlands manager for Crimestoppers, said: “It is staggering to think that over 20 arson attacks have been carried out and nobody has been hurt.

“We want to support the local police with keeping our communities safe and that is why we are offering this reward for information.

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“At Crimestoppers, our charity believes everyone has the right to feel safe from crime. If you have any information on this series of arson attacks, but have been unable to come forward so far or feel unable to speak to police, you can always contact our charity.

“Everyone who contacts us stays 100 per cent anonymous. Always. We’ve kept this promise for over 30 years.